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Exploring Urban Landscape Sustainability

A special issue of Land (ISSN 2073-445X). This special issue belongs to the section "Urban Contexts and Urban-Rural Interactions".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 September 2023) | Viewed by 3972

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Jing Li

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School of Geography and Tourism, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an 710119, China
Interests: ecosystem services; land use change; climate change
Dr. Xianfeng Liu

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School of Geography and Tourism, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an 710119, China
Interests: ecosystem services; interaction between vegetation and climate
Dr. Da Zhang

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College of Geography and Ocean Sciences, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, China
Interests: urban landscape sustainability; landscape ecology; ecosystem services
Dr. Qiang Ren

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Guest Editor
School of International Affairs and Public Administration, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266005, China
Interests: regional sustainability development; landscape ecology; ubanization

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Landscape sustainability is defined as the capacity of a landscape to consistently provide long-term, landscape-specific ecosystem services essential for maintaining and improving human well-being. Cities are the primary environments for human activity, with more than half of the world's population living in urban areas. However, the urban landscape faces a unique set of challenges in achieving sustainability, including rapid population growth, urbanization, climate change, and resource depletion. Therefore, understanding how to achieve urban landscape sustainability is essential for ensuring the long-term well-being of urban communities, which requires a multifaceted and collaborative approach that involves various stakeholders, including policymakers, urban planners, residents, and businesses.

Therefore, by confronting the challenges and opportunities associated with advancing urban landscape sustainability, the aim of this Special Issue is to collect articles (original research papers, review articles, and case studies) that are insightful and examine the theory and technology behind urban landscape sustainability. We cordially invite colleagues to submit their valuable manuscripts to this Special Issue.

This Special Issue will welcome manuscripts that link the following themes:

  • Landscape sustainability;
  • Landscape design;
  • Urban ecosystem services;
  • Human well-being;
  • Ecosystem service flow;
  • Ecosystem service risk;
  • Sustainability assessment.

We look forward to receiving your original research articles and reviews.

Prof. Dr. Jing Li
Dr. Xianfeng Liu
Dr. Da Zhang
Dr. Qiang Ren
Guest Editors

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Land is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

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Keywords

  • landscape sustainability
  • land use change
  • climate change
  • urban landscape
  • trade-offs between multiple ecosystem services
  • ecosystem service flow
  • payment for ecosystem services
  • human well-being
  • sustainability assessment.

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Optimizing Management of the Qinling–Daba Mountain Area Based on Multi-Scale Ecosystem Service Supply and Demand
by Yuyang Yu, Yunqiu Wang, Jing Li, Liqin Han and Shijie Zhang
Land 2023, 12(9), 1744; https://doi.org/10.3390/land12091744 - 8 Sep 2023
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Accurately identifying the supply and demand of ecosystem services at multiple scales and determining the factors that influence the supply–demand relationship are crucial for guiding the sustainable management and restoration of regional ecosystem services. In view of this, we quantified the supply and [...] Read more.
Accurately identifying the supply and demand of ecosystem services at multiple scales and determining the factors that influence the supply–demand relationship are crucial for guiding the sustainable management and restoration of regional ecosystem services. In view of this, we quantified the supply and demand of five ecosystem services at multiple scales in the Qinling–Daba Mountain area based on spatial and statistical data, exploring the relationships between the supply and demand for ecosystem services at multiple scales and examining the mechanisms by which factors like natural and human activities affect the evolution of the supply and demand patterns of these services. The results show that (1) there was no risk associated with supply and demand of ESs in the Qinling–Daba Mountain area, and numerous ESs were in excess. The impact of ES supply and demand became increasingly clear as the spatial scale was increased. (2) Under multiple spatial scales, the relationship between the supply and demand of ESs will change. At the mesoscale, the relationship between ES supply and demand was the most significant, whereas at the macroscale, the relationship between ES demands was the most significant. (3) Cultivated land, grass land, and forest land are the key land use categories in regional ecosystem service hotspots, providing richer ecosystem service functions for the region. (4) Precipitation and NDVI are the main elements determining the supply of ecosystem services. While GDP and population density have a significant impact on the demand for ecosystem services, natural causes are primarily responsible for trade-offs in ecosystem services. This study aims to evaluate the supply–demand relationship and driving factors of multiple scale in the Qinling–Daba Mountains, providing a scientific basis for the sustainable management of ecosystems in the region. Full article
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Exploring the Relationship between Urban Park Greenery at Different Levels and Physical Activity: A Study Using the Hierarchical Linear Model
by Zheng Tao, Jiankang Guo, Junqi Chen, Wenrui Wu and Dan Chen
Land 2023, 12(9), 1712; https://doi.org/10.3390/land12091712 - 1 Sep 2023
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Urban parks play a pivotal role in shaping physical activity (PA), yet our comprehension of the specific influence of park greenery remains limited. In this study, we focused on three Shanghai urban parks, conducting a comprehensive year-long on-site observation to delve into greenery’s [...] Read more.
Urban parks play a pivotal role in shaping physical activity (PA), yet our comprehension of the specific influence of park greenery remains limited. In this study, we focused on three Shanghai urban parks, conducting a comprehensive year-long on-site observation to delve into greenery’s impact on PA. By employing the hierarchical linear model analysis, we uncovered a robust correlation between internal and surrounding park greenery and PA density and diversity. Within a 400 m radius, indicators such as normalized difference vegetation index, green view ratio, Shannon’s diversity index, and color-leaf plant ratio demonstrated a negative relationship with PA density. Conversely, the green coverage ratio and green view ratio within the 400 m radius exhibited a positive link with PA density. In terms of PA diversity, factors such as green visibility rate, color-leaf plants, and green coverage ratio displayed negative associations, while the 400 m green view ratio showcased a positive impact. Notably, our study revealed a dual interplay between internal and surrounding greenery, manifesting as both collaborative and competitive dynamics that collectively shape PA. Additionally, we subjected greenery indicators to seasonal assessments, yielding insights that illuminate how urban park greenery shapes PA. These findings offer valuable guidance for future park planning and fostering environments conducive to PA. Full article
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